Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a designated safeguarding lead earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£46,530 per year
per year in Cardiff · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range
Designated Safeguarding Lead pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. Designated Safeguarding Lead pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average designated safeguarding lead pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a designated safeguarding lead in Cardiff is £46,530 per year, typically ranging from £37,620 per year to £57,420 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for designated safeguarding leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Designated Safeguarding Leads in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Cardiff it's £46,530 per year — a discount of £470 per year versus the UK average.
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